group travel packages europe - London, Paris & Rome

11 Days from $2,459 USD

plus [government taxes and fees]

Your tour of London, Paris & Rome will lead you through three of Europe’s great capital cities. Experience the majesty of London with a tour of it’s palaces and landmarks. Get swept away in the romance of Paris as you pass through its many graceful avenues and squares. Finally, end your journey in ancient Rome, where you’ll be engrossed in culture, tradition and allure as well as 25 centuries of history.

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 - London

Your trip begins with a regularly scheduled overnight flight to London aboard an internationally recognized airline.

Day 2 - London

Welcome to London! After clearing customs and collecting your bags, look for the Hotel by Bus Transfer desk. They will be providing your transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or begin acquainting yourself with London. At an included dinner this evening, meet your fellow travelers.
Included meals: breakfast (in flight), dinner

Day 3 - London

This morning, a local guide leads comprehensive sightseeing of London. Highlights of the panoramic tour include views of Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey (setting for royal coronations, weddings and funerals), Hyde Park, the Big Ben clocktower, the Houses of Parliament and a stop outside St. James’s Palace, where you might glimpse the ceremonial Changing of the Guard (seasonal). After your sightseeing tour, join an optional excursion to Windsor Castle, the centuries-old retreat of Britain’s Royal Family.
Included meals: breakfast

$85 USD

Windsor Castle Travel to Windsor for a guided visit to the world’s largest inhabited castle. Founded by William the Conqueror in 1070, Windsor has been the preferred royal retreat for the past 900 years and is still in use by the Royal Family. Please note: Windsor Castle is occasionally closed when in use by the Royal Family; a visit to Hampton Court will be substituted when necessary.

Day 4 - London

Spend the day at your leisure in London. Popular choices include watching the street performers (“buskers”) of Covent Garden marketplace, buying discounted same-day tickets to a West End play or studying the many treasures housed at the British Museum, including the Rosetta Stone and the Elgin Marbles. You might choose to join an optional tour of St. Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Acquaint yourself this evening with one of London’s newest landmarks on an optional London Eye excursion, which also includes a pub dinner.
Included meals: breakfast

$115 USD

St. Paul's & Westminster Abbey On a tour of London’s famed churches, visit St Paul’s Cathedral, globally renowned for its magnificent dome and glittering mosaics. Continue on to Westminster Abbey, located near the Houses of Parliament. The site also serves as the buria; ground for numerous politicians, sovereigns and artists, including Charles Darwin and Sir Isaac Newton. Please note: This excursion does not run on Sundays.

$115 USD

London Eye & Pub Dinner Glide through the London sky on the London Eye Ferris Wheel. The world’s highest observation wheel, the London Eye lifts its passengers 450 feet above the River Thames for a 30-minute ride in an enclosed gondola. In clear weather, you can see for 25 miles around the city center. Afterward, enjoy a mini-tour of London’s West End before venturing to a local pub for dinner. Please note: The day of the week for this excursion is subject to change.

Day 5 - Paris

This morning, transfer to St. Pancras. Here, you’ll board the Eurostar, Europe’s quarter-mile-long high-speed train that whisks passengers below the English Channel and resurfaces in France. Relax aboard comfortable, state-of-the-art transportation, arriving at Gare du Nord in Paris just three hours later. After settling into your hotel, the rest of your day is free before this evening’s included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 6 - Paris

An expert local guide introduces you to the historical and cultural landmarks of the City of Light on this morning’s sightseeing tour. Drive down the sycamore-lined Champs-Élysées, one of the world’s most celebrated avenues. You’ll pass the Eiffel Tower, built for the 1889 World’s Fair. See Place de la Concorde, where the guillotine once stood. Absorb the culture of the Opera district. You’ll also view the legendary Notre-Dame Cathedral, which stands on an island in the Seine. This afternoon, you might wish to join an optional excursion to the glittering Palace of Versailles, where Louis XIV created the most lavish court Europe has ever known.
Included meals: breakfast

$89 USD

Versailles It took 50 years and 35,000 workers to turn Versailles into the most magnificent château in all of France. On this excursion, you will see the palace in all its glory. Tour the State Apartments and the glittering Hall of Mirrors. Then stroll through the lavish gardens with their fine statuary, splendid fountains and colorful flowerbeds. Please note: this excursion requires advanced reservation 45 days prior to departure.

Day 7 - Paris

Today is free for you to take in all the splendor of Paris at your leisure. You might choose to visit the Louvre or shop in Galeries Lafayette. You may also wish to join our optional excursion to Montmartre to watch the sidewalk artists and experience the community in which some of the great artists once worked, including Dalí, Picasso, Monet and Van Gogh.
Tonight, attend our optional Evening in Paris with dinner at a local restaurant followed by a cruise on the Seine.
Included meals: breakfast

$75 USD

Montmartre Journey to Montmartre hill and take part in a stunning walking tour of the area’s most beautiful landmarks. Montmartre served as the center of the "Lost Generation" and inspired Ernest Hemingway as he wrote A Moveable Feast. Gaze upon the famous Basilique du Sacré-Cœur. After taking in the sights, stop and enjoy a drink and a crepe at one of the local terrasse as a French local.

$99 USD

Evening in Paris Take in the nighttime allure of the City of Light on a special evening excursion. The event begins with dinner at a local favorite restaurant. After you dine, board a boat cruise along the Seine—a truly unforgettable experience. As you coast along the river and under the many famous bridges, behold the gloriously illuminated monuments of Paris—including Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower—glittering alongside the riverbanks. Please note: the dress code may vary depending your restaurant, and your Tour Director will advise you on what to wear, but shorts and sneakers are likely to be considered inappropriate attire. This excursion requires advanced reservation and payment 20 days prior to departure.

Day 8 - Rome

Transfer to Paris’ airport, where you’ll board your flight to Italy. Touch down in Rome, the Eternal City. The rest of your day is free before this evening’s included dinner.
Included meals: breakfast, dinner

Day 9 - Rome

Spend a free day in Rome however you choose. Take in all the art and architecture that greet the eye at every turn. Stroll across the Spanish Steps, meeting place for all of Rome. See Bernini’s captivating Fountain of the Four Rivers. Stop at the legendary Trevi Fountain, into which centuries of visitors have tossed coins to ensure their eventual return to Rome. You might also wish to join an optional excursion to Vatican City, featuring visits to the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. This afternoon, join an optional excursion into the ancient catacombs, where persecuted Christians once buried their popes and saints, and the Basilica of St. Paul.
Included meals: breakfast

$85 USD

Vatican City This tour takes you into the world’s smallest state, Vatican City. Treasures loom at every turn, from Bernini’s magnificent staircase (ceremonial entrance to the Vatican Palace) to Michelangelo’s Pietà. Next, visit the Sistine Chapel, painted with Michelangelo’s captivating frescoes depicting the history of humankind from Creation to The Last Judgment. Please note: This excursion requires advance reservations and must be booked prior to your final payment deadline. This excursion is not available on Sundays.

$65 USD

Catacombs & St. Paul's Descend into Rome’s ancient catacombs, underground labyrinths where 2nd-century Christians buried their deceased, including saints and popes. A local guide leads you through burial chambers decorated with some of the earliest Christian symbols and artwork for an unforgettable glimpse into a fascinating period in history. You’ll also visit the Basilica of St. Paul. Please note: The catacomb tour may be inadvisable for claustrophobic travelers. This excursion involves extensive walking, so sturdy footwear is advised.

Day 10 - Rome

Follow in the footsteps of Caesar during your guided sightseeing tour of Rome. Highlights include a visit to the Colosseum, where 50,000 spectators cheered their favorite gladiators to victory, and a stop at the ruins of the Forum Romanum, from which the Caesars ruled their vast empire. Opt to end the day at a Dinner with Tenors, an evening of food and live opera music.
Included meals: breakfast
Included entrance: Colosseum

$79 USD

Dinner with Tenors End your day with a delicious four-course dinner in the heart of Rome. While you dine on a savory meal, you’ll be entertained by talented singers performing some of opera’s most beloved masterpieces.

Day 11 - Rome

If you are not staying for our tour extension in Rome, a Go Ahead representative escorts you to the airport for your return flight home.
Included meals: breakfast
(In the case of early morning departures, breakfast may not be provided.)

Extend Your Stay

Add 2 nights in Rome for only $299 USD (Single room: add $90 USD)

Only in Rome can you sip cappuccino at a cafe in front of the Pantheon, buy grapes at a centuries-old market, and have an audience with the pope—all in one morning. For a mix of spectacular art, grand history and exuberant street life, no other city comes close.

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